Optional is now Recommended

In previous versions the following items were "Optional" when creating a new plugin:

Bug tracker

Home page

Repository

Tags

We've changed those from "Optional" to "Recommended" because they are important
for the success and longevity of your plugin(s). Setting up a code repository
on GitHub automatically gives you issue tracking and the ability for others to
collaborate with fixes and enhancements through pull requests.

Using GitHub also gives you the ability to setup a home page right from your repository using GitHub pages.

Adding one or more tags to your plugin helps people find them easier when browsing the QGIS
Plugins website.

Getting It

You can install Plugin Builder 2.8 from the Plugins -> Manage and Install Plugins... menu. Version 2.8 works on QGIS
versions 2.0 and up.